GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON BHARAT SAIKIA AND 9 ORS V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 11 ORS.

GUWAHATI, India, Jan. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Dec. 11:

1. Heard Shri R. Baruah, learned counsel for the petitioners and Ms. M. Barman, learned State Counsel, Assam. Also heard Shri B. Choudhury, learned Standing Counsel, Agriculture Department; Shri S. Baruah, learned Standing Counsel, Pollution Control Board (PCB); Shri D. Gogoi, learned Standing Counsel, Forest Department and Shri B.P. Borah, learned counsel for the respondent no. 12.

2. The petitioners have put to challenge an order dated 19.12.2024 issued by the District Commissioner, Morigaon whereby the NOC dated 02.09.2011 for establishment of a brick kiln by the respondent no. 12 has been restored.

3. There is a chequered history, including histor...